Originally founded in 1991 as Harlem RBI, DREAM has grown to annually serve more than 2,500 youth across East Harlem and the South Bronx through a network of six PreK-12, extended-day, extended-year DREAM Charter Schools and community sports-based youth development programs. Through our commitment to rigorous academics, social-emotional learning, deep family and community engagement, and health and wellness, we create lifelong learners who are equipped to fulfill their vision of success in and out of the classroom. We dream big, as well, with an aggressive five-year plan to expand to serve 3,500 students across seven schools—growing our organization’s impact and leveling the playing field for all children. To learn more, visit wearedream.org.
Reporting directly to the Managing Director of Curriculum and Instruction, The Associate Director of Curriculum Operations will work closely with all members of the Curriculum and Instruction Team (CIT) to edit, revise, and publish PK-12 curriculum and assessment materials in English language arts, social studies, science, math (and potentially other subjects) that align to the Common Core and to the greater vision of DREAM’s curriculum team; ensure quality control of all produced materials; create curricular systems and trackers that support the efficient and timely publication of curricular materials; and, in collaboration with the Managing Director of Curriculum and Instruction, monitor and communicate the status of materials to school leaders and staff.
This is an exciting opportunity for a mission-driven team player with strong organizational skills and an eye for creating and implementing efficient systems at scale.
Responsibilities:
- Manage external relationships with materials, vendors, curriculum providers, and consultants;
- Manage the process of auditing the production of uploading, and distribution of all curricular materials;
- Create and monitor quality control procedures;
- Create, update, and monitor the curriculum and assessment materials production tracker;
- Manage communication between Curriculum and Instruction team, external stakeholders, and PK-12 internal staff;
- Plan and execute curriculum feedback systems, including acting on responses from the curriculum team;
- Organize Google Drive structures;
- Manage operational aspects of the Curriculum and Instruction team’s 5-year Vision;
- Develop systems for maintaining consistent quality of curricular products;
- Lead development and training of Curriculum and Instruction operational systems;
- Create and manage plan for annual curriculum ordering process;
- Support Managing Director of Curriculum and Instruction in strategic planning and operational management;
- Manage collaborative partnerships with Operations, Data and Assessment, Finance, and PK-12 School Leadership Teams;
- Create project plans for PK-12 strategic initiatives and manage execution;
- Manage event logistics for professional development sessions and working groups.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in Education or Business, preferred
- Project management experience required; project management certification, preferred
- At least 3 years of experience working in schools or school systems, required
- At least 3 years of experience in an operational or school leadership role, or in a private sector management position, required
- Ability to create clear and precise project plans and drive them forward through collaboration with various stakeholders;
- Ability to create clear and precise project plans and drive them forward through collaboration with various stakeholders;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Fluency with GoogleSuite (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and ability to manipulate and interpret data within Sheets;
- Familiarity with Asana, preferred
- Extremely detail-oriented and well-organized, with the ability to meet tight deadlines;
- Highly resourceful with the ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve issues;
- A positive, upbeat attitude, solutions-orientation, and high level of flexibility;
- Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to build trusting and collaborative relationships with diverse constituencies;
- Impeccable integrity, including the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion;
- A strong belief in the mission and values of DREAM, including the belief that all students can succeed, and a deep desire to make a difference in the lives of our students, families, and community.
- Willingness and ability to take initiative
- Maturity, humility, strong work ethic, and a “roll-up-my-sleeves” attitude
Compensation:
- DREAM offers a competitive salary commensurate with relevant experience with the potential for an annual performance-based increase. The incoming salary range for this position is $95,000 to $105,000 per year. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary closer to the start of the range depending on qualifications and internal equity. All staff are eligible for annual performance-based increases. Because we value staff tenure in each role, we do not currently cap salary ranges.
- We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for medical plans and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children. Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time and paid holidays, referral bonuses, professional development, an employee assistance program (EAP) and a 403(b) plan with employer matching up to 4%.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
At DREAM, diversity, equity, and inclusion are a matter of mission.
From our schools to our playing fields, DREAM is committed to building a team where each individual can bring their full identity and experience to work because representation matters—it enriches our team culture, enhances our ability to innovate, and strengthens our impact in and out of the classroom. DREAM engages staff that represent and appreciate the diversity of our majority Black and Hispanic student body, while working to ensure that our practices are equitable, welcoming, and productive. We are dedicated to creating a world where youth, especially youth of color, have permission to dream—along with the tools and opportunities to make their dreams reality.
Come dream with us.
DREAM MAXIMS
All Kids Can. This Kid Can.
DREAM is Family.
Fun is a Serious Value.
Teamwork Makes the DREAM Work.
Fail. Persist. Exceed.
DREAM Big.
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Last updated on Sep 5, 2023